October 2010

There are 2 blog entries for October 2010.

Do I qualify for a Mortgage?
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Many people wonder if buying a home is really within their reach. It often seems like a daunting purchase for the first time buyer. The good news is that with the large variety of options available today, it has never been easier to secure a mortgage.

Mortgage lenders assess a variety of criteria when considering mortgage applications. Most lenders look at the following factors when determining whether you qualify for a mortgage loan.

One of the first questions a lender will consider is how much of your total income you’ll be spending on housing. This helps the lender decide whether you can comfortably afford a house.  Mortgage payments for principal, interest and taxes generally should not exceed 30% of your gross

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It is with great pleasure that we announce that JustinHavre.com has been nominated as one of the best real estate websites in the city of Calgary.

Over at Top10Calgary.com, they're holding a contest to find the 10 best sites by an agent, and the 10 best sites by a brokerage in the city. The winners will be decided by consumers, who can vote for their favourites until the end of November.

To show your support, you can vote for JustinHavre.com, or add the following badge to your website:

Top Ten Calgary Badge

Just copy the following code and paste it wherever you'd like the badge to appear on your site:

<a href="http://www.top10calgary.com/top_agents.php?sitename=justinhavre_com"><img src="http://www.top10calgary.com/images/badges/badge-agent.png" alt="Top Ten

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